لَهُمْ فِيهَا فَـٰكِهَةٌ وَلَهُم مَّا يَدَّعُونَ 57
Translations
For them therein is fruit, and for them is whatever they request [or wish]
Transliteration
Lahum fīhā fākihah wa lahum mā yaddaʿūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the blessings of Paradise, stating that its inhabitants will have fruits and whatever else they desire or request. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that 'fākihah' (fruits) represents the delights and pleasures of Paradise, while 'mā yaddaʿūn' (what they call for/desire) encompasses all their wishes being fulfilled instantaneously, reflecting the limitless generosity of Allah in the afterlife. This verse emphasizes both the material and spiritual satisfaction that awaits the righteous in Jannah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan surah Ya-Sin, which focuses on themes of resurrection, divine power, and the reality of the afterlife. The broader context (verses 54-57) describes the scene of the people of Paradise enjoying their rewards, serving as a powerful incentive for believers during the Meccan period when the concept of resurrection was heavily contested by the disbelievers.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise, there is what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). Additionally, Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet described Paradise's fruits as being the size of large water-skins (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2526).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the ultimate goal of righteous living is not worldly satisfaction but eternal joy in Paradise, where all authentic desires are fulfilled. It encourages patience with worldly hardships by keeping focus on the incomparable rewards awaiting those who submit to Allah.